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OverviewFull Product DetailsAuthor: Christopher TadgellPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd Imprint: Routledge Volume: v. 1 Dimensions: Width: 18.00cm , Height: 6.10cm , Length: 21.00cm Weight: 2.154kg ISBN: 9780415407502ISBN 10: 0415407508 Pages: 866 Publication Date: 03 May 2007 Audience: College/higher education , Undergraduate , Postgraduate, Research & Scholarly Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviews'[The first in] a grand survey of the whole of world architecture.' - The Times '[The first in] a grand survey of the whole of world architecture.' - The Times 'This book is an absolute tour de force. Architecture is only the beginning; we are told about the civilizations that created it, with examples of their artefacts as well as their buildings.' - John Julius Norwich 'Astonishing in its scope, clarity and insight, Tadgell's survey of the built environment from the beginnings to the twilight of Byzantium works at every level: it will guide the student and stimulate the scholar.' - David Starkey '[The first in] a grand survey of the whole of world architecture.' - The Times '[The first in] a grand survey of the whole of world architecture.' - The Times '[The first in] a grand survey of the whole of world architecture.' - The Times ‘This book is an absolute tour de force. Architecture is only the beginning; we are told about the civilizations that created it, with examples of their artefacts as well as their buildings.’ - John Julius Norwich ‘Astonishing in its scope, clarity and insight, Tadgell’s survey of the built environment from the beginnings to the twilight of Byzantium works at every level: it will guide the student and stimulate the scholar.’ - David Starkey Author InformationChristopher Tadgell taught architectural history for almost thirty years before devoting himself full-time to writing and research, travelling the world to examine and photograph buildings from every tradition and period. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |